BBAR is Argentina’s oldest financial institution, established in 1886, providing financial services to retail and commercial customers. It has been riding a wave of growth as the President of the country has brought prosperity back to the economy with reforms, tax cuts, and a business friendly focus. It trades at 13x earnings, 1.5x book and supports a 20% ROE. Cash reserves have been growing, while paying a dividend with a payout ratio under 15% of cash flow. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $15, looking to achieve $28 — upside potential over 40%. Yield 2.0%
Our PAST TOP PICK with BBAR is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $15.00) to $16.50 at this time.